Sim-Lab GT2 User Manual

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GT2 sim-racing chassis manual VER 1.1

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Contents

1. Intro .......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Before starting ......................................................................................................... 4

3. Aluminium profile system - The Basics .................................................................... 5

4. Assembly .................................................................................................................6

4.1 General dimensions .................................................................................. 6

4.2 Base .......................................................................................................... 7

4.3 Dashboard bracket assembly .................................................................... 8

4.4 Pedal deck ................................................................................................. 9

4.5 Dashboard ................................................................................................. 10

5. Parts list ................................................................................................................... 11

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1. Intro

Thank you for purchasing the Sim-Lab Products GT2 sim-racing chassis! This kit
contains all you need to assemble your sim rig and mount your gear to it. If there
are questions remaining about the assembly or any general questions, please
don’t hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

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2. Before starting

Some tips before starting the build. Use section 5. Parts list to check if you received
all parts. When unpacking, make sure you got all materials sorted and organized,
as it will help with providing an overview of the build. Tools needed for assemby
are a set of Allen-keys and a wrench to tighten the nuts. It is advised to use a
measuring device to double-check your progress and get the chassis assembled
symmetrically.

Overview of the brackets:

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3. Aluminium profile system - The Basics

If you are new to working with aluminium profiles, here a couple of tips to start off
with. The logic of aluminium profiles revolves around the slots the profiles have
and in a lesser degree the cores which can be provided with a thread. The slots
(grooves) facilitate nuts to be slotted into them. They have threaded holes in them,
which come in different sizes. For our profile system, M8 (8mm thread) is used
to build the general structure. Hardware or, for example, corner brackets can be
fixated, and later loosened up to change the position of them. This versatility makes
aluminium profiles very fit to build a sim-racing chassis.

Corner bracket assembly:

• T-slot nut can be inserted from outside, or pushed in from above the slot.

• T-slot nuts have a spring ball, and are guided, which allows them to stay in their
place when pushed into a vertical profile.

• The corner brackets have guided lips to lock them into the slot. They can be
broken off with the tip of a screwdriver where needed (figure 1).

BREAK OFF LIP

BREAK OFF LIP

Figure 1: Breaking the lip off

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4. Assembly

4.1 General dimensions

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5

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m

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500mm

1100mm

~1200-1300mm

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The upright brackets are fixated with counter sunk M8x20 mm (black steel) bolts.
The countersunk holes for the uprights are kept on the inside. Positioning them
symmetricaly is very important, so we suggest using a measuring device.

IMPORTANT: 2 profiles with length 420 mm have a threaded hole on 1 side. These

are needed for the pedal deck!

4.2 Base

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4.3 Dashboard bracket assembly

The lips of the corner brackets are broken off to be mounted flush with the
brackets (Figure 2). Use M8x25 countersunk bolts (8x) + M8 nut to mount the
corner brackets.

Tools needed for assembly are a set of Allen-keys, and a wrench to tighten the
nuts.

BREAK OFF LIP

BREAK OFF LIP

Figure 2 - Breaking off the lip

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4.4 Pedal deck

The pedal deck section can be configured in verious ways. It is adjustable in height
while remaining horizontal. Also, it can be tilted at an angle to achieve the desired
pedal inclination.

420mm

420mm

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4.5 Dashboard

The dashboard bracket is suited for the following wheels:

• MiGe (ST130), the small and big MiGe

• Bodnar SimSteering System 50 range

• Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V1/V2/V3

IMPORTANT: the Fanatec CSL wheel is NOT suited to be mounted on the dash-

board bracket!

With the clamping lever, it is possible to quick adjust the angle (inclination) of the
wheel. (Figure 3)

LEVER HANDLE TO ADJUST ANGLE
OF THE DASHBOARD

Figure 3: Adjusting angle of the dashboard by using lever handle

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5. Parts list

GT2 Sim Racing Chassis

Parts list

DESCRIPTION QTY LENGTH NOTES

mm

PROFILES

Aluminium Profile 40x80mm 2 110 0 Base

Aluminium Profile 40x80mm 2 550 Uprights

Aluminium Profile 40x80mm 2 420 Base

Aluminium Profile 40x40mm 2 420 Base and Upright Reinforcement

Aluminium Profile 40x40mm 2 420 Threaded, Pedal Deck

Aluminium Profile 40x40mm 2 420 Seat & Pedal Deck - Side

Aluminium Profile 40x40mm 3 320 Pedal Deck

BRACKETS

Dashboard 1

Dashboard side plates 2

Upright top plates 2

Upright base brackets 2

ADDITIONAL PARTS

Adjustable feet 4

Corner bracket 40x40 inc. caps 20

Clamping lever M8x20 4

Joint 40x40 mm 2

END CAPS

40x40 4

40x80 8

T slot NUTS

M8 slot nut 100

M6 slot nut 25

BOLTS, NUTS & SPACERS

M8x16 50 DIN 7830 (round head)

M8x20 10 DIN 7830 (round head)

M6x12 20 DIN 7830 (round head)

M8x35 4 DIN 7830 (round head)

M8x20 30 DIN 7991 (countersunk)

M8x25 8 DIN 7991 (countersunk)

Nut M8 20

Spacers M6x10 4

Spacers M8x20 4

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Copyright

This documentation is copyrighted by Sim-Lab Products. All rights are reserved. • The copyright owner reserves the right to revise

this manual and to make changes from time to time in its contents without notifying any person of such revisions or changes. • No

part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted, in any form or by any means without prior written permision

if Sim-Lab Products. • Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Sim-Lab Products holds

no responsibility for its use. • Produced by Sim-Lab Products. • Version 1.1 released May 2017.